Admissions Coordinator

West Park -

West Park Nursing and Rehab is looking for an Admissions Coordinator

What sets us apart at West Park is both the warm and friendly work environment and the outstanding leadership, which enable our staff to feel well equipped to complete their roles.

We have a great retention of our staff which we are proud of! If you are looking for a rewarding experience to work in, this is the career you've been waiting for!

Admissions Benefits :

• Competitive Wage (Commensurate with Experience)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Generous PTO including Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Disability and Life Insurance options available

Admissions Director Responsibilities :

• Works with Administrator and team to assess inquiries when necessary and respond to referral sources in a timely manner
• Assists the Administrator in managing the resident flow, admissions process and marketing program for the home
• Guides marketing program for healthcare services that assures strong resident, referrer and payor satisfaction, appropriate market penetration, positive public image, maximization of facility profitability and census goals
• Meets census goals by working with the facility’s interdisciplinary team and Network entities to coordinate resident flow into and through the nursing facility
• Works to ensure immediate response to phone, fax, and walk-in inquiries and referrals
• Completes tour, application, and sales process with residents, families and referrers
• Ensures proper completion, signing and distribution of paperwork
• Meets with family and residents on day of admission and ensures appropriate preparation of room and introduction to nursing staff on unit
• Communicates admission criteria to referral sources, residents and families
• Ensures comprehensive gathering and documentation of resident data which will enhance appropriate placement within the facility
• Maintains thorough knowledge of medical, social and financial information
• Conducts follow-up on all inquiries which have not yet been converted to admissions
• Works with Administrator and appropriate staff to ensure consistent, effective admissions, discharge and transfer meetings
• Maintains statistics indicating resident flow, pending and lost inquiries, denials, hospital discharges and marketing activity;
• submit to corporate office;
• Nurtures referral relationships through and aggressive, resident-oriented admissions process;
• Develops and maintains referral base;
• Works to initiate, nurture and maintain contacts with physicians, social workers, and discharge planners as valued residents to maximize referrals and facilitate admissions;
• Stays abreast of services available within the facility and through the community in order to serve as liaison with the facility to hospital discharge planners, utilization review nurses, physicians, and other professionals to assist in efficient use of facility and alternate care setting within the community;
12 days ago